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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.23, 64.74 and 30.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.23, 64.74 and 30.36 is: 45.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.23 : 64.74 = 30.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.23/64.74 = 30.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.23x = 64.74 × 30.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.23x = 1,965.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.51/43.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.47

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